Saint Stephen

This remarkable Romanesque building, listed as Wallonia's Major Heritage Site, is surrounded by its former cemetery and preceded by a centuries-old lime tree under which a White Curate monk meditates. It depicts a monk, dressed in a habit, in a position of prayer.

A stone commemorating the consecration of the church by the Prince-Bishop of Liège, Théoduin of Bavaria, bears the date 1050, Wednesday 20 June (the year of the Incarnation of the Lord). This stone is a rare piece of historical evidence from the period that has survived to the present day. It also bears witness to the epigraphic art of the Middle Ages.

A fine collection of highly expressive statues by the “Master of Waha” dating from the 16th century (coincidentally, most of them are made of limewood).
The statue of St James and the Calvary are the most representative works by this artist.

The 6 stained glass windows in the nave are the work of artist Jean-Michel Folon. Dating from 2004 and 2005, they illustrate scenes from the life of Saint Stephen (taken from the book of the Acts of the Apostles) and his legend, which developed later, with a fabulous play of colour.

In the Middle Ages, the Blessed Sacrament could be kept in a simple niche that was once closed by a small iron door in the side wall of the chancel, known as a theotheca or Eucharistic turret. The oculus opening onto the outside of the building allowed the faithful to approach the Blessed Sacrament without entering the church.

The reliquary of Saint Stephen is a work of gold and silver from the 13th century. According to a 17th-century manuscript inside, it was donated to the church by a certain Henri Costérius.